The Association Between Parent Conflict and Child Adjustment Is Best

question 16

Multiple Choice

The association between parent conflict and child adjustment is best described as:

• A)unidirectional: parent conflict predicts later child adjustment
• B)unidirectional: child adjustment predicts later parent conflict
• C)reciprocal: parent conflict predicts later child adjustment AND child adjustment predicts later parent conflict
• D)spurious: the associations between parent conflict and child adjustment are simply due to common genetic risk

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Definitions:

Heart Pounds

An increase in heart rate, often felt as a strong or rapid heartbeat, which can be caused by emotions, exercise, or medical conditions.

Difficulty Breathing

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Depression

A common mental health disorder marked by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

Anxiety Disorders

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